The centerpiece of North Domingo Baca Park is taking shape, Albuquerque city officials announced Friday morning, and its tennis courts are getting a facelift. Crews this week began the next […]
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What to expect from ABQ City Council after summer break
After a month-long break, the Albuquerque City Council will convene with plenty to tackle during its next series of meetings, and councilors will also have a loaded agenda for Aug. […]
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Residents ask City Council to slow down on allowing e-bikes on Open Space trails
As the Albuquerque City Council prepares to vote on a proposal to allow all e-bikes on Open Space trails, a few hundred residents say they want councilors to table the […]
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Former city councilor on the still-closed visitors center: ‘It’s a boondoggle and a money pit’
Editor’s note: To read the first in our series — A visitors center with no visitors: When will the taxpayer-funded project open? — click here. There’s still no opening date […]
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ABQ has more than 150 vacant positions on advisory boards and commissions
Boards and commissions act as advisory bodies helping local governments make decisions on important issues — whether that is advocating for visual arts or affordable housing. But many of Albuquerque’s […]
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South Valley community center renamed for longtime legislator
A community center in the South Valley now bears the name of a longtime state legislator who championed the area. Bernalillo County officials Tuesday hosted a celebration of Henry “Kiki” […]
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Government transparency group sues jail over video showing abuse of an inmate
The New Mexico Foundation of Open Government (NMFOG) is suing Bernalillo County after not releasing a video showing a detention officer attacking an inmate, who later died as a result […]
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County seeks volunteers for new Behavioral Health Advisory Board
Join Bernalillo County’s effort to transform mental health care by applying for its newly established Behavioral Health Advisory Board. The board’s goal is to help the county build a comprehensive […]
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ABQ City Council looking to finalize spot for new Westside sports complex
Fifteen years in the making, the Westside Sports Complex appears to be approaching the finish line — at least when it comes to where it will be built. The Albuquerque […]
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ABQ RIDE offers bonuses to new hires
The city’s Transit Department is looking for mechanics, drivers and safety workers to join ABQ RIDE and it’s offering sign-on bonuses to help fill vital positions. The department is also […]